Download Fully PCI-Express 3.0 Ready, Intel Z68- mATX gaming

Maximus IV GENE-Z/GEN3
Fully PCI-Express 3.0 Ready, Intel Z68mATX gaming board with LucidLogix®
Virtu™ switchable graphic technology
• LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™
i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
• Intel® Z68 Express Chipset
• Dual DDR3 2200 (O.C.)
• Mem TweakIt - Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge
• ROG Connect with GPU TweakIt
• SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in
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CPU Feature
PCI Express® 3.0
LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Core™
PCI Express® 3.0
i5/Core™ i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express
bus standard with improved encoding schemes that
provide twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0.
Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of
32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0
provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience
and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i3/Core™
i5/Core™ i7/Pentium/Celeron 2nd generation processors in the
LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers
integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and
16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics
performance. Intel® Core™ i3/Core™ i5/Core™ i7/Pentium/Celeron 2nd
generation processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs
in the world.
1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users
who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the
latest technology available to them.
* Actual PCIe speed depends on installed CPU type.
Chipset Features
Intel® Z68 Express Chipset
Intel® Smart Response Technology
The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design
Faster Access, Bigger Storage
to support socket 1155 Intel® second generation Core™
i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 processors. It provides improved
performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing
Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses
an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed
operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. Key benefits are
increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z68 chipset
provides 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at
double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express
expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times and maximized
storage utilization. Power consumption also goes down by reducing
unnecessary hard drive spin, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly
Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel
computing.
integrated graphic performance.
* Support Intel® Smart Response Technology on 2nd generation Intel® Core™
processor family
Multi-GPU support
ROG Extreme OC Features
LucidLogix Virtu
SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand
Enjoy optimal onboard graphics and discrete GPU's performance by
dynamic switching!
Why choose when you can have
both?
LucidLogix Virtu is the GPU virtualization software along with 2nd generation
Intel® Core processor featuring like Intel Quick Sync to enable an all-inclusive
SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer
because with the ROG Maximus IV
media platform and discrete GPUs coming with high-end DirectX 11 3D, antialiasing and performance features to get the thrills in games. Ultimately, users
GENE-Z/GEN3, you´ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups.
The board features SLI/CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or
can enjoy optimal simultaneous performance in 3D gaming and video functions
like transcoding and HD playback without having to manually change settings
between GPUs.
CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jawdropping graphics at a level previously unseen.
Extreme Engine Digi+
Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements
Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital
VRM design can easily achieve the ultimate performance with
adjustable CPU PWM frequency. It expedites heat dissipation
and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical
components reliable. Now you'll be able to push your spanking new Intel CPU to
the limit, hitting benchmark scores that others only dream of. Extreme Engine
Digi+ balances the need for voltage and the desire for rock solid performance to
bring the ultimate user experience.
ROG Connect
GameFirst
Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way!
Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters
The speed you need to pwn
Low Internet latency allows you to frag more, and get fragged
in real-time via a notebook—just like a race car engineer—with
ROG Connect. ROG Connect links your main system to a
notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to view real-time
POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as make
on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level.
less. That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that
manages the flow of traffic according to your needs so that you
can still listen to online music, download and upload files, and
engage in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping times you need to pwn
your opponents.
GPU.DIMM Post
BIOS Print
Easily check the status of your graphics cards and memory
in the BIOS!
Notice potential problems even before you enter the OS!
Overclockers can save valuable minutes in detecting component
failure under extreme conditions. With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly
and easily check your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS,
potentially keeping that record-breaking overclock!
One click, easily share your BIOS settings
ROG offers a whole new EFI BIOS feature to handle the
demands of an overclocking experience. Maximus IV Extreme
features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share
their BIOS settings to others with the press of a button. The
days of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over.
CPU Level Up
Mem TweakIt
Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge
When changing DRAM settings in BIOS, it always takes time for the
system to reboot. Worry no more! With Mem TweakIt, you can do
DRAM tuning in real-time and view your DRAM efficiency score.
A simple click for instant upgrade!
Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade
your CPU at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up!
Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the
motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy
that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.
Sound with Clarity
SupremeFX X-Fi 2
Play with ultra-real cinematic in-game surround sound!
SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to ROG die hards. It
features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for ultra-real cinematic in-game audio. It even comes with
THX TruStudio PRO branding, which makes games, music and movies sound way better!
SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to ensure
high definition adventures in audio.
ROG Rich Bundled
ROG CPU-Z
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
Whole new design of CPU-Z
The best protection from viruses and spyware
ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by
CPUID. It has the same functionality and credibility as the
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus
protection for individual users and home offices. It is based on
original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look
of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and
your uniqueness.
advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious
program detection rates that are among the industry´s highest.
Other Features
Intel Gigabit LAN
Experience the fast network connectivity!
The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as better stability. With
the Intel Gigabit LAN solutions onboard, the ultimate network experience can therefore be delivered to its users like never before.
Specifications
Intel® Socket 1155 for 2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU
CPU
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
Intel® Z68
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Single Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Memory
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency
as default.
Integrated Graphics Processor
Graphic
VGA output support : HDMI port
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology
Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports LucidLogix® Virtu™ Technology
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *1
1 x PCIe 2.0 x4
Storage
Intel® Z68 chipset :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Support Intel® Smart Response Technology on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family
JMicron® JMB362 controller : *2
2 x eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), red
LAN
Intel®, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
SupremeFX X-Fi 2 built-in 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
Audio
- X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™
- EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0
- THX® TruStudio PRO™
- Creative ALchemy
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
USB Ports
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z68 chipset :
12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (8 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
ROG Connect
Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- 8 -phase CPU power design + 4 -phase iGPU power design
- 2 -phase Memory power design
Mem TweakIt
ROG Extreme OC kit :
Overclocking Features
- Debug LED
ProbeIt
UEFI BIOS features :
- ROG BIOS Print
- GPU.DIMM Post
GameFirst
iROG
Extreme Tweaker
Loadline Calibration
Overclocking Protection :
- COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS TurboV EVO :
- CPU Level Up
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- MemOK!
- Onboard Button : Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at back IO)
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert
Special Features
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
Back I/O Ports
1 x HDMI
2 x eSATA 3Gb/s
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.0
8 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
2 x CPU Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
6 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x ROG Connect switch(es)
1 x Go Button(s)
User's manual
I/O Shield
4 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
Accessories
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
1 x ROG Connect cable(s)
1 x Cable ties pack(s)
1 x ROG theme label(s)
1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
BIOS
64Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS
Manageability
WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support DVD:
- Drivers and applications
* ASUS AI Suite II
* ROG CPU-Z
Support Disc
* ROG GameFirst Utility
* Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2 Utility
* ROG Mem TweakIt Utility
* ASUS AI Charger+
* DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
* ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
* Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license
Form Factor
Note
uATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
*1: Actual PCIe speed depends on installed CPU type.
*2: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported.